Facility Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing Systems

JFK International Air Terminal LLC•New York, NY

19d

About The Position

The Facility Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing Systems, ensures the care and upkeep of Terminal 4 by providing passengers and tenants with a safe, comfortable, clean, and efficient terminal. This role works in a fast-paced but safety-conscious, strategic, and tactical environment. The Facility Manager, Mechanical & Plumbing Systems, oversees and coordinates the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the HVAC, plumbing systems, and related contract services. This role plans, budgets and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs. Additionally, this role will help define the strategic and efficient improvement of Terminal 4’s maintenance programs. The role requires a high degree of initiative, sound judgment, operational excellence, and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
5 years of related experience
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances required to work at an airport
Must be available to work flexible hours as necessary to address and coordinate related issues and snow events
Technical knowledge of BMS, fire alarm system, fire suppression/sprinkler system, HVAC, water/sewer/plumbing
Knowledge of NYC building and NEC codes
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
Advanced computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Office)
Active learning: Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Active listening: Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times
Time management: Manage one’s own time or the time of others
Coordination with others: Adjust actions in relation to others' actions
Judgement and decision making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Ability to perform daily tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently
Ability to exercise latitude in determining technical objectives and diagnose complex functional strengths and weaknesses to develop improvement recommendations
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate complex information orally and in written format
Comprehend oral information: Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Speak: Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
Comprehend written information: Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Write: Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Recognize problems: Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Reason to solve problems: Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Make sense of information: Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns

Nice To Haves

CFM certification, PMP certification, and/or Professional Engineer License preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall maintenance of Terminal 4 with a concentration on mechanical and plumbing systems
Develops, implements, executes, and monitors preventative maintenance programs for mechanical and plumbing systems
Identifies, analyzes, and implements cost-effective resolution for non-routine maintenance problems i.e., repairing and/or upgrading services and systems
Oversees the execution of all maintenance contracts related to building management system (BMS), fire alarm system, fire suppression/sprinkler system, HVAC, water/sewer/plumbing, and any system related to the building’s safe and efficient operation
Serves as mechanical and plumbing system subject matter expert for the department
Organize and maintain as-builts and maintenance records in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Prepares request for proposal documents for design and services
Prepare and manage the execution of maintenance and capital improvement projects
Evaluates, identifies, and implements new ideas, technologies, or process improvements to increase organizational efficiencies, cost savings, and customer experience improvements
Monitors and controls department budgets and expenditures; verifies and reconciles expenditure of budgeted funds; prepares financial reports reflecting the status of programs and activities
Serves as first responder, taking appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine, and/or prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions at Terminal 4
Ensure strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements
Maintains and cultivates professional working relationships with business partners, contractors, and project managers, and acts as a point of contact and guidance regarding their work at JFK
Regularly interfaces with local stakeholders and leadership to coordinate projects and maintenance activities
Communicates effectively and regularly with leadership and other key internal and external stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned by VP, Asset Management, and President & CEO